Tag Archives: teens

Does college cause students to lose their faith?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been reading and enjoying Sam Rainer’s blog for the last month or so.  Sam is co-author of Essential Church?, which I have blogged about previously (here and here). In his latest blog entry, Rainer discusses the impact of … Continue reading →

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Teenage Vegetarianism: Is It An Eating Disorder?

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Tim Farley

An article at Time cites a study that claims that teenage vegetarianism may be a sign of an eating disorder.  It turns out many teens use a vegetarian diet, which is socially acceptable and usually supported by parents, to mask … Continue reading →

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“It’s Just A Song.”

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Tim Farley

You have heard the words before.  When questioning a teen about their musical preferences, they reply, “It’s just a song.”  They argue that they like the beat or the melody.  They say that the content of the lyrics does not … Continue reading →

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Teens spend 2 hours per week viewing porn. Do yours?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Tim Farley

A new study gives us an idea of how teenagers use the Internet.  Some of the highlights are listed below: Teens spend an average of 31 hours per week online They spend nearly 2 hours viewing porn Teens spend 3 … Continue reading →

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Sexting: the latest teen cell phone craze

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Tim Farley

Hey parents.  Are you sure you want your teenager to have their own cell phone?  If so, are you sure you want to give them that unlimited texting package too? A recent survey suggests that a large number of teens and … Continue reading →

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